Because kids learn best when they're having too much fun to notice they're learning anything at all.
Meet Little Levi, a lovable little monster who dreads bedtime because he just knows there is a kid hiding under his bed. Sound familiar? This sweet, funny role reversal helps children process bedtime anxiety in a totally fresh way.
Complete with built-in breathing exercises, Little Levi and the Bedtime Scaries gives kids (and parents!) real tools for managing big feelings, wrapped in a story they will want to read again and again.
Published by EmpowerMint Press
I'm a children's book author based in Orange County, California, who believes that emotional intelligence is one of the most important gifts we can give a child, and that the earlier they get it the better.
I spent years working with kids before I ever wrote a word, and what I learned is simple: children absorb everything when they are having fun. When I became a mom, that belief got a whole lot more personal. I realized that teaching my kid how to handle big feelings wasn’t optional. It was everything.
So I write stories that sneak the good stuff in through loveable characters, a little whimsy, and just enough silliness to make the coping skills actually stick.
When I'm not writing, you'll find me on Instagram, online shopping for books I definitely don’t need, and convincing every kid I meet that their feelings are their superpower.
Available wherever books are sold — online, local bookstores, and more [hardcover and paperback].
Also available via Bookshop.org and major online book retailers.
Ask your indie bookseller to order it! Available through Ingram. Contact me for consignment inquiries.
"Little Levi is such a relatable, endearing character, and the book explores an important message about managing emotions…I will be buying a copy for every kid’s birthday and baby shower for the foreseeable future!"
"The writing is funny and engaging, and the illustrations are whimsical and beautiful. We absolutely love this book."
"Love this book! It has such a good message and will help lots of kids navigate big feelings. 10/10 recommend!"
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Two best friends navigating big feelings together.
Levi is curious, kind, and full of heart — even when the Bedtime Scaries show up uninvited. He's learning that being brave doesn't mean not being scared. It means doing hard things anyway.
Scrunch is Levi's loyal stuffed companion — always there for a squeeze when the worries creep in. Because everyone needs a good snuggle buddy on a scary night.
Momster helps Levi navigate big feelings with patience, love, and just the right amount of bedtime magic.
The art work of the Little Levi series is the creation of Román Díaz, an incredibly talented illustrator from Mexico City. His warmth and imagination bring Little Levi's world to life on every page. Visit Román on Instagram.
Little Levi is just getting started. Here's a peek at what's coming next.
Little Levi returns with a brand new feeling, a brand new coping skill, and a whole lot of heart. Stay tuned!
¡En Español también! The Spanish edition of Little Levi is on its way — perfect for bilingual families and dual-language classrooms.
Little Levi is getting ready for storytime anywhere! Read along on your favorite device or listen together at bedtime — the eBook and audiobook are on their way.
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